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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.38, 823.77 and 332.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.38, 823.77 and 332.11 is: 498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.38 : 823.77 = 332.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.38/823.77 = 332.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.38x = 823.77 × 332.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.38x = 273,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,582.25/548.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.89

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